Vacancy Announcement Number: 2016/11
Open to: All Interested Candidates / All Sources – Re-advertisement
Position: Local Guard Coordinator (Full Performance), FSN-7/FP-7, PN# C56-710-294 –
Temporary Position
Opening Date: Monday, March 07, 2016
Closing Date: Until filled
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Salary: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7* – R$ 53,449.00
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-7* – US$ 41,206.00
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
This position is being advertised simultaneously with the Trainee Level, FSN-6, FP-8.
Applicants applying for VA 2016/11 and VA 2016/11T will be considered for both processes. Therefore, applicants need only apply for one of these two vacancy announcements to be considered.
All ordinarily resident (OR) applicants (See Appendix A for definition) must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
The U.S. Mission in Sao Paulo, Brazil is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Local Guard Coordinator in the Regional Security Office (RSO).
Basic Function of Position
Incumbent is responsible for management and oversight of the local guard force, development of the local guard components, facility defense and reaction plans; logistical planning and financial plans; and assists in the coordination and execution of security drills.
Qualifications Required
Note: Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Applicants are required to submit their applications or resumes in English. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. Education: Completion of high school is required.
2. Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the commercial security guard business, civilian or government police, or military is required.
3. Language (This will be tested):
- Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
- Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Portuguese is required.
4. Job Knowledge (This will be tested):
- Strong knowledge of physical protection, standard security practices and procedures, and deployment of community-style policing, mobile patrol models and defensive security plans is required.
- Working knowledge of budget formulation and tracking is required.
5. Skills and Abilities (This will be tested):
- Good writing skills in order to prepare complex reports and plans, prepare written justification statements for program budgets, requests for work orders and guidance about program performance, funding, or other issues is required.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suites and other specialized software is required.
For further information:
The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office– Eliana Branco at (11) 3250-5116.
Selection Process:
When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.
Hiring Preference Order:
- USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
- USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
- FS on LWOP
Additional Selection Criteria:
- Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
- Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
- Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
- All candidates for employment with the US Mission must pass a background check or security investigation. Any employment offer with the US Mission is contingent upon a candidate’s ability to secure the necessary security clearance.
- Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
- Current Ordinarily Resident employees of the Mission may only apply for positions at or above their current grade level.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
- Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); Plus
- Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)
Important: Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
Where to Apply:
Human Resources Office: Eliana Branco
Submit with vacancy title: Local Guard Coordinator
E-mail Address: recrutamentosaopaulo@state.gov
